How to Install Video Drivers
A driver is a piece of computer software that allows the central processing unit (CPU) of your computer to communicate with an installed component, like a printer or a video card. Video drivers are typically specific to an operating...
Method 1 of 4:
Automatic Driver Update in Windows
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Browse to the Device Manager.- In Windows 7 or Vista, click Start and type "Device Manager" in the search box.
- In Windows XP, right-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop and choose "Device Manager" from the popup window.
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Click on the plus sign beside "Display adapters" and then right-click on the video card driver displayed. -
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Choose "Update Driver Software" from the popup window.
Method 2 of 4:
Manually Update in Windows
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Visit the manufacturer's website for your video card driver. -
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Search the "Downloads" or "Drivers" section for your video card's model. -
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Download the executable file for your operating system to your desktop and then double-click the icon to run it. -
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Follow the prompts on the video card driver installer.
Method 3 of 4:
Automatic Driver Update on a Mac
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Search for a Mac operating system (OS) update.- Any video card driver updates for your system will be included in the OS update.
- Click the picture of the Apple on your desktop.
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Select "Software Update" from the popup menu.- Follow the prompts and reboot as necessary.
Method 4 of 4:
Update Manually on a Mac
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Visit the Apple driver downloads page at www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/drivers and sort the view alphabetically. -
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Click the download link next to the video card driver you need and allow the driver to save to your computer.
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